| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $233.72 | 11.746% | $261.1728 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.37 | 6.389% | $171.6799 | $171.68 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.79 | 3.208% | $49.3231 | $49.32 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.39 | 8.419% | $237.8604 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.67 | 12.774% | $23.3104 | $23.31 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.78 | 7.450% | $208.2166 | $208.22 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.38 | 6.461% | $94.0902 | $94.09 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.10 | $1,045.6534 | $1,045.65 | $1,045.60 | $1,045.70 | |